Weaving sonic tales of magic and
mysticism, Janet Robbins has released her fourth
album 'Song of the Gypsy Tree'. Described as “moody, laconic,
enticing, sometimes baffling”, Janet's music possesses a “dark
beauty and symphonic grandeur.” With ethereal ambient soundscapes
intertwined with world music rhythms and hauntingly beautiful vocals,
Janet's work continues in the path of her contemporaries Mike and
Sally Oldfield, Kate Bush and Gilli Smyth. “This is what you might
listen to after you are awakened from cryo-sleep and find yourself
adrift somewhere on Orion's belt,” says Bill Binkelman of Wind and
Wire about Janet's music. A world traveler her compositions are as equally influenced by
the imagery of ancient sacred sites in Turkey, England, Egypt or the
mountains of upstate New York and Asheville to her new home in
Northern, CA.
“For me, the album is about
relationship of all kinds,” Janet explains, “the struggles we
create when we ignore our relatedness to one another, the animal
kingdom, and to the environment, and the offerings of the natural and
spirit world and the surrender that's needed.”
Here's what's being said about Janet
Robbin's 'Song of the Gypsy Tree':
“ 'Song of the Gypsy Tree'
is a truly unique and amazing experience! I don't recall ever hearing
such a well-crafted blend of lyric, melody, voice and sonic
imagination...What a beautiful, enchanting and musical album, filled
with pleasant surprise after surprise.” - Chuck Wild, Composer/Producer
“The sense of being carried along on
an unfolding trip into beguiling soundscapes of a highly personal
nature is constant; beautiful at times, deeply introspective at
others, then full of shadow, then vivid hues and warmth.” -
Morpheus Music Reviews
“Janet Robbins new CD
'Song of the Gypsy Tree' is a fresh interpretation of musical art. Her
lyrics are profound, her voice is pure, and the music is deep and
emotional...” - Steve DellaVecchia, Producer/Composer
Born into a musical family in
Nashville, TN, at five Janet began playing/studying classical piano.
After years of writing and performing, she eventually made her way to
Los Angeles, playing in bands before finding her compositional voice
through the creation of atmospheric soundscapes, incorporating her
vocal and instrumental talents as well as the many diverse cultural
influences she has absorbed from her world travels. This new musical
direction led to the release of her 3 CD series, 'Carrying The Bag of
Hearts Interpreting the Birth of Stars'.
And now in 2011, Janet Robbins new
album promises to take the listener on a spiritual musical journey
through vast aural landscapes! The main difference between
Janet's new CD release 'Song of the Gypsy Tree' and her previous
release is “I'm singing on this album - there's more compositional structure for
the lyric, although there are formless passages of lyric as well,”
explains Janet. “Sonically I still draw from a source of tone and
musicality, that seems to reside in middle earth and deep space. I
do feel the quality of journey and travel still exists
within the music.”
“I think we have the gift of almost
unlimited creation and a responsibility for what/the world we
create,” says Janet. “So cook a great meal and share it with
friends! Sing a little tune to someone on the street, turn a moment
into a radical departure from social dictates, use your voice and
break the numbing acquiescence of a collective sleep. But enjoy
life.” Janet Robbins is like a musical spirit guide – follow her
and she will lead you on an enriching and captivating journey!
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